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Patient Story: Marc Weisenfreund
… he says. Marc had suffered from symptoms of indigestion for about 20 years, relying on daily medications to prevent … his research about Dr. Geller’s experience, Marc came in for a consult in January, 2016. Marc says that he had never … needed care, he would have changed his plans to be here for me.” Marc offered to share his story here so that others …
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Contact
… as possible. We also invite you to use us as a resource for exploring a career in surgery, and of course we welcome your suggestions for improving and enhancing the clerkship experience at any … shelby.cooper@bassett.org Eric Dong, MD Course Director for Stamford Phone: 203.276.5959 Email: XDong@shipmds.org …
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Case Study: Hernia in a Young Woman-Mesh or No Mesh?
… a symptomatic bulge at her umbilicus. She’s had the bulge for several years but recently it’s started to cause her … can cause pain and discomfort while pregnant; therefore, for an umbilical hernia in a healthy female, a primary … Center and provider at Columbia’s Hernia Center SIGN UP FOR OUR HERNIA WEBINAR Hernia Repair: Does Gender Matter? We …
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Patient Resources
… What if My Doctor's Office has a PA or NP? Resources for Healthcare research: What Are The Best Resources For Healthcare Research? Should I use the Internet for Healthcare Research? How to Choose a Doctor Choosing a …
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20 Columbia Surgeons Named 2019 Super Doctors
… of Fame, physicians must have been named a Super Doctor for 10 years. Jeffrey Ascherman, MD | Plastics John Chabot, … Surgeons Named 2023 New York’s Super Doctors Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …
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A Phase 1/1b Study of MGCD516 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumor Malignancies
… This is a phase 1/1b research study for adults with a diagnosis of an advanced solid tumor for which there are no standard therapies beyond those that …
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ASBrS Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Registry
… based medicine on outcome measures and metrics utilized for the nipple sparing mastectomy. The objectives of the ASBS NSMR are as follows: Evaluate metrics utilized for patient selection when performing a nipple-sparing …
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The 4th Annual ECMO Awareness Fundraiser
… caricature artist, and DJ. Also popular was an auction for a signed photo of Frank Sinatra, tickets to Disney World, … an impressive first pitch. “The fundraiser was really good for Glenn and me,” said Kathy McMahon, whose spouse Glenn was …
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Our Aortic Team & Locations
… surgical nurse practitioner, Annie coordinates care for our Aortic Center patients. She ensures that all … treatment plans are carried out, and sees patients for continued follow-up visits, promoting long-term quality … NP Our Locations We see patients at multiple locations for your convenience. Our providers are also available for …
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Clinical Training: PGY1
… care of daily tasks and facilitate discharges. Rotations for interns are generally 4 weeks long. We have a night float … disease. Additionally, this is a heavy operative month for interns, with the majority of cases involving anorectal … Surgery Service is one of the more hands-on rotations for the PGY1. Disease processes vary from lung and esophageal …
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Lauren's Law — One Girl's Story From Patient to Advocate to Legislator
… possible, however without one of the youngest advocates for organ donation and the namesake of the law: … were unable to identify a specific virus responsible for Lauren's illness, but they believed a virus had led to … teacher who was involved in a fatal accident. Thankful for their good fortune, Lauren's mother, Jeanne Shields, says …
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History of Medicine: Whipple's Improvised Breakthrough
… the stomach, which makes it a particularly difficult organ for surgeons to operate on. To complicate matters further, … to this day, the best treatment option available for many suffering from this deadly disease. Today, most … The Galling Gallbladder The Mysterious Appendix Our 5 for the New $10 The Small & Might Parathyroids …
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Resident Education
… with patients. These include an invaluable online resource for the program, the COACH website, as well as a number of … of surgery has developed a fully funded research position for surgical education. To date 6 esidents have spent at … to developing and coordinating surgical curricula for medical students and residents. This not only offers our …
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